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'Nobody even knew they existed': Advocate for abandoned babies continues campaign for new law

'Nobody even knew they existed': Advocate for abandoned babies continues campaign for new law

Newmarket's Abuse Hurts CEO Ellen Campbell believes Safe Haven-type legislation will help end the travesty of newborns being left to die
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Snap some pics, raise awareness around Canada's freshwater lakes

Snap some pics, raise awareness around Canada's freshwater lakes

Living Lakes Canada's photo challenge is part of its inaugural national lake blitz program; Deadline is July 31
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Liberals tap Wilson to run again as federal candidate in Barrie-Innisfil

Liberals tap Wilson to run again as federal candidate in Barrie-Innisfil

Lisa-Marie Wilson is the public school board trustee for south-end Barrie, and was the Liberal candidate in the 2019 federal election
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Barrie man named Special Olympics Ontario's athlete of the year

Barrie man named Special Olympics Ontario's athlete of the year

'He’s been working hard. He always gives 100 per cent,' says coach
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Family raising money 'out of desperation' to support autistic son's college dream in Barrie

Family raising money 'out of desperation' to support autistic son's college dream in Barrie

'My dream is that one day there will be enough autism spectrum services for all adults who need it,' says Moose Factory mother
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REMEMBER THIS: Looking back at the early days of wreckers (4 photos)

REMEMBER THIS: Looking back at the early days of wreckers (4 photos)

The towing industry has changed a lot from the days when only a small number of local garages even had a wrecker
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Teenage cyclist suffers minor injuries following hit-and-run

Teenage cyclist suffers minor injuries following hit-and-run

Young cyclist sustained lower-body injuries and was transported by paramedics with non-life-threatening injuries to RVH, says police official
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New track has people pumped up at Innisfil Beach Park (15 photos)

New track has people pumped up at Innisfil Beach Park (15 photos)

New BMX pump track is 'another exciting option to get active,' says Innisfil mayor at ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Ontario reports 170 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 170 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 150 new recoveries
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Southlake won't budge on plan to hire unqualified ICU nurses, ONA says

Southlake won't budge on plan to hire unqualified ICU nurses, ONA says

Critical care registered nurses and respiratory therapists say that the Newmarket hospital's plan to deal with a shortage of nurses puts patients at risk
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